What is this service?
Most noncitizens who live in the United States must notify USCIS when they change their address.
This notice generally must be given within 10 days after moving.
The change can be made through your USCIS online account or with the paper Form AR‑11, as applicable.
Keeping your address up to date helps USCIS notices, requests for evidence, and decisions reach you.
Who is this service for?
- Lawful permanent residents.
- Conditional permanent residents.
- People with applications or petitions pending with USCIS.
- DACA and TPS recipients and other immigration categories, when applicable.
- Other noncitizens subject to the legal notification requirement.
Exceptions: There are exceptions to the general requirement, including certain people with A and G visas and visitors admitted under the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens are not subject to the general AR‑11 requirement, but those with applications or petitions pending with USCIS must keep the address for those cases up to date.
How long do I have to report my move?
General deadline: 10 days after changing your address.
Do not wait for a USCIS notice to update your information.
Failing to report your new address can cause problems receiving mail and, in certain circumstances, immigration consequences.
How do I report a change of address?
Most people can use their USCIS account and the Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) tool.
This tool lets you update your address and link it to your cases using their receipt numbers.
Some people can use Form AR‑11 and mail it following the official instructions.
Filing on paper does not guarantee that all pending cases are updated automatically. USCIS recommends using the online tool when available.
USCIS change of address (official page) (opens in a new tab)
What if I have several pending cases?
If you have more than one pending application or petition, it is important to provide the receipt numbers. For example:
- I‑130 — Family petition.
- I‑485 — Adjustment of status.
- I‑765 — Work permit.
- I‑131 — Travel document.
- N‑400 — Naturalization.
USCIS says receipt numbers help apply the change of address to the right cases.
Important: Changing the address in your account profile is not the same as confirming that all your cases were updated.
Do I have a case in Immigration Court?
Form AR‑11 only notifies USCIS.
If you have a case in Immigration Court, you must also notify EOIR using the proper procedure, generally Form EOIR‑33/IC. The court's deadline is different from the general USCIS deadline.
If you have a case before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Form EOIR‑33/BIA may apply.
Do I have an asylum, VAWA, U visa, or T visa case?
Certain categories require special procedures. These include:
- VAWA self-petitions.
- U visas.
- T visas.
- Certain I‑751 waiver requests based on abuse.
- Some asylum cases.
The general procedure should not be used automatically without reviewing USCIS's specific instructions for that category.
In cases protected by confidentiality rules, it is especially important to use the authorized procedure and a safe address.
Is changing my address with USPS enough?
No.
Changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) does not automatically update USCIS records. USCIS warns that USPS does not forward its mail.
You must update your information directly with USCIS and, separately, with USPS when applicable.
What does our service include?
- Preparation of Form AR‑11 or administrative help with the online change of address, as applicable.
- Organizing the receipt numbers of your pending cases.
- Review of your previous and new addresses.
- Instructions to complete and submit the notice.
- Delivery of the available confirmation of the change.
Main documents
- Full name.
- Date of birth.
- A-Number, if you have one.
- Previous address.
- New physical address.
- Mailing address, if different.
- Moving date.
- Receipt numbers of pending applications or petitions.
- Additional information depending on the applicable procedure.
We will ask for this information after you hire us. Please do not send documents or sensitive data (Social Security number, A-Number, passport, dates of birth) through the form on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my address even if I don't have a pending case?
Yes. Many noncitizens must meet the general notification requirement even without pending applications.
Do I need to file an AR‑11 for each case?
The online tool lets you link several cases, when applicable, using their receipt numbers.
Is my Green Card updated automatically?
No. Reporting a change of address does not mean USCIS will issue a new card.
Do I need to notify the Immigration Court?
Yes, if you have a case subject to EOIR's notification requirements.
Does USCIS charge for a change of address?
No. Changing your address is free.
Costs
Our fees
USCIS fee
$0
Changing your address with USCIS is free if you do it yourself. Our $50 fee is only for Ge Chanfon Services' document preparation and administrative assistance services.
How to get started
- Fill out the request form.
- Receive the service information, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
- Review and sign the contract before making any payment. Then send the required documents so we can begin preparing your forms.
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.